Justice for the victims of Assad’s atrocities in Syria

An immediate priority is to secure evidence of crimes by the previous regime

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Syria Shudders as Assad’s Prison Atrocities Come Into the Light

At the country’s most notorious prison, Syrians confront their worst fears: that they will never know what happened to the loved ones who disappeared.
The New York Times - 1d
Germany warns Assad supporters involved in atrocities in Syria against trying to flee there

Germany’s foreign minister is warning anyone involved in atrocities for the ousted Syrian government against seeking refuge in her country and says they would face “the full force of the law.”
ABC News - 2d
Germany warns Assad supporters involved in atrocities in Syria against trying to flee there

Yahoo News - 2d
Record court backlog as victims wait years for justice

In some cases, victims reporting serious crimes such as rape won't see suspects tried for four years.
BBC News - 5d
Assad’s Fall in Syria Renews Push for Justice on Crimes Committed by His Regime

It seems unlikely that deposed President Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Russia, will be forced to stand trial. That is not deterring activists who have worked for years to document his government’s ...
The New York Times - 5d
'I want justice': Victims of Syria chemical attacks speak freely for first time

The UN's chemical watchdog says dozens were killed in a chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta in 2018.
BBC News - 6d
Syrian Rebels Vow Punishment for Atrocities Under Bashar al-Assad

The rebels who seized Damascus are trying to get a new government up and running, even as foreign powers like Israel and Turkey, and armed Syrian groups, fight for power.
The New York Times - Dec. 10
Fall of Assad regime brings hopes of justice for atrocities in Syria

As rebel leader promises torturers will be held accountable, legal experts consider whether war crimes trials can be conducted. Middle East crisis – live updates The rebel leader now running ...
The Guardian - Dec. 10
Biden calls Assad regime collapse 'fundamental act of justice'

President Biden called the recent collapse of the Assad regime in Syria "a fundamental act of justice" in remarks at the White House on Sunday. “At long last, the Assad regime has fallen,” Biden ...
The Hill - Dec. 8

Justice for the victims of Assad’s atrocities in Syria

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Syria Shudders as Assad’s Prison Atrocities Come Into the Light

Germany warns Assad supporters involved in atrocities in Syria against trying to flee there

Germany warns Assad supporters involved in atrocities in Syria against trying to flee there

Record court backlog as victims wait years for justice

Assad’s Fall in Syria Renews Push for Justice on Crimes Committed by His Regime

'I want justice': Victims of Syria chemical attacks speak freely for first time

Syrian Rebels Vow Punishment for Atrocities Under Bashar al-Assad

Fall of Assad regime brings hopes of justice for atrocities in Syria

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